A Brief Biography of Ms. Dantes

Ms. Dantes image For over 30 years, Ligia Dantes has been assisting people in discovering peace of mind and awakening to their own inner wisdom. She emphasizes that "truth cannot be taught." Therefore, she does not present a specific teaching. With great freedom, each person discovers his or her own unique process of unfolding. Ms. Dantes was born in Uruguay and came to this country at the age of eighteen. She was educated at UCLA and California State University at Northridge, and studied Jungian and Freudian psychology at the Institute of Psychology, Los Angeles.

She trained with Zen Master Kobun Chino Roshi, and traveled extensively in India and Nepal, speaking with Hindu and Buddhist spiritual leaders as well as medical and healing professionals. But a profound experience completely altered the course of her life. In a brief but intense vision, she experienced the suffering of humanity and the urgent need for a transformation in consciousness. She gave up a career as a psychologist and began a path of ceaseless self-inquiry which has brought her to clarity and a life of service. Her work is done without remuneration; she is supported by friends.

Ms. Dantes has presented classes, workshops and retreats at University of Southern California, Hancock College and San Francisco State University. She gives public and private dialogues, and leads regular meditations and retreats. She is the author of two books: The Unmanifest Self: Transcending the Limits of Ordinary Consciousness, and Your Fantasies May Be Hazardous To Your Health.

Ms. Dantes and the Center

Ms. Dantes was the inspiration for the Center for Holistic Living. She leads our retreat and Natural Insight programs and continues to provide inspiration for our work. A master of both the dialogue and retreat processes, she is an exemplar of peaceful living, compassion and deep understanding who, for over 30 years, has dedicated her life to others without remuneration for her service.

We encourage you to visit her site to learn more about her remarkable work:

Video Excerpt

Below is an excerpt from one of Ms. Dantes' dialogues. You will find more video excerpts on her website (click here). You may also order her DVDs (click here).